Bobby McFerrin
Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. (born March 11, 1950) is an American jazz vocalist. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies—as well as scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion. He is widely known for performing and recording regularly as an unaccompanied solo vocal artist. He has frequently collaborated with other artists from both the jazz and classical scenes. McFerrin's song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" was a No. 1 U.S. pop hit in 1988 and won Song of the Year and Record of the Year honors at the 1989 Grammy Awards. McFerrin has also worked in collaboration with instrumentalists, including pianists Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Zawinul, drummer Tony Williams, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He is the father of musicians Taylor McFerrin and Madison McFerrin.
Filmography
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
as himself
Bobby McFerrin - Circlesongs
as himself
Chick Corea: The Musician
as Self
Chick Corea: The Musician
as Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
as Self
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
as Self
What Would Beethoven Do?
as Self
What Would Beethoven Do?
as Self
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
Bobby McFerrin Spirityouall au festival Jazz a Vienne
Alive Inside
Alive Inside
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
as Himself Vocals
Bobby McFerrin - Alfa Jazz Festival 2013
as Himself Vocals
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
as Himself
Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Duet - Jazz A Vienne
as Himself
Art
Art
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
as Vocals
Chick Corea Rendezvous in New York - Chick Corea & Bobby McFerrin Duet
as Vocals
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
as Himself
Bobby McFerrin - Live in Montreal
as Himself
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
as Himself
Bobby McFerrin: Try This at Home
as Himself
Herbie Hancock Special
Herbie Hancock Special
George Martin: In My Life
as Self
George Martin: In My Life
as Self
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Host / The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Host / The Wizard of Oz
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Self
Creating The Wizard of Oz on Ice
as Self
Son of the Pink Panther
as Self (uncredited)
Son of the Pink Panther
as Self (uncredited)
Umbria Jazz Story
as himself
Umbria Jazz Story
as himself
For Our Children
as Self
For Our Children
as Self
Simply Mad About the Mouse
as Self
Simply Mad About the Mouse
as Self
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
Live at Munich Summer Piano Festiva
A Beverly Hills Christmas
as Self
A Beverly Hills Christmas
as Self
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
Santabear's High Flying Adventure
as Santabear / Bullybear (voice)
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
as Himself
Bobby McFerrin: Spontaneous Inventions
as Himself
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
as Vocalist (voice)
Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories
as Vocalist (voice)
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
as self
Snétberger Ferenc - Solo Duo Trio
as self